as in authors
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
A number of Gilmore Girls producers and writers also attended the ceremony.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Both your parents were writers and film critics.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Critics, including from Dartmouth’s own student body, accused her of being tone-deaf to the concerns of artists and writers whose livelihoods are threatened by AI automation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Dozens of press freedom groups and more than 100 leading writers, journalists and scholars called for Guevara’s release from ICE detention.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Signature Screenings The Signature Screenings series features premiere and special screenings, with some followed by Q&As with select directors, writers, actors, and producers.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Her shows have focused on scientific developments, local writers, Indigenous artists in South Dakota, political debates and more.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The opportunity is always there for authors and film or tv writers to collaborate on their respective projects, with Yoon providing input when the movie adaptations of her books were being made.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Both your parents were writers and film critics.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Critics, including from Dartmouth’s own student body, accused her of being tone-deaf to the concerns of artists and writers whose livelihoods are threatened by AI automation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Dozens of press freedom groups and more than 100 leading writers, journalists and scholars called for Guevara’s release from ICE detention.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Signature Screenings The Signature Screenings series features premiere and special screenings, with some followed by Q&As with select directors, writers, actors, and producers.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Her shows have focused on scientific developments, local writers, Indigenous artists in South Dakota, political debates and more.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The opportunity is always there for authors and film or tv writers to collaborate on their respective projects, with Yoon providing input when the movie adaptations of her books were being made.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The actress revealed that the school’s syllabus includes several non-fiction books, ranging from politics in Russia to those penned by early English authors.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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